With the combination of Michael Bastian’s Swedish influence on Gant’s pre-Americana, the new F/W 2011 collection is a study in well-crafted wardrobe staples. Mixing outdoor workwear with ski-lodge chic, the collection can call to mind the relaxing on Adirondacks or even getting all Winter’s Bone in the Ozarks. The mix of plaids, camo, strips, and solids leaves many options for the wearer of these rugbys, heavy knits, and jackets. Standout items include wool blazers, Fair Isle sweaters, and a herringbone fur collared jacket. Earth tones meld easily with muted colors in this collection as well, which is a welcome sign to a style that can easily become hackneyed.